HOW SAFE IS YOUR BATTERY BACKUP / BATTERY CHARGING ROOM?
The
widespread use of backup battery systems for computer and communications
networks has brought with it the danger of explosion due to hydrogen
buildup during the charging process. And while a normally charging
battery may generate less than 10 cc of hydrogen per hour, elevated
room temperatures, mproper charging rates, faulty chargers, and even
simple aging of the battery can significantly increase the rate at
which hydrogen is produced.
SIMPLE, LOW-COST PROTECTION
AGAINST HYDROGEN BUILD UPS
The PureAire Hydrogen Detection System can provide the extra margin
of safety you need to reliably protect your people, facilities, and
operations against explosive hydrogen accumulations. It responds in
seconds to hydrogen levels as low as 100 parts-per-million. And is
easily linked to auxiliary ventilation, alarm, or other warning/control
systems.
Allowing you to defuse potentially
deadly situations before
explosive concentrations of hydrogen can accumulate.
Learn how you can provide dependable, 24/7 explosion protection for
your battery backup / charging room.
Call us today. PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc.
Toll-Free 1-888-788-8050 or email us.
The
buildup and ignition of hydrogen in this battery charging/storage
room blew out the roof and severely damaged adjacent areas.
Hydrogen and Oxygen: The Natural Byproducts of the Charging Process
Water decomposition — the splitting of H2O into its basic components — is part of the process that takes place as batteries with aqueous electrolyte arecharged. Unfortunately, the hydrogen and oxygen released during this secondary reaction can build up to explosive levels if the charging room is not properly ventilated or release rates are higher than anticipated. A concentration of as little as 4% hydrogen is considered explosive; concentrations reaching 10% or more can blow out doors, walls, and ceilings if ignited.